Church Hill Alderman · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Walker
Michael Walker, the incumbent, is running for Church Hill Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 3 seats.
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The race · Alderman
- 01Marc Bass
- 02Keith Bruner
- 03Tim Lingerfelt
- 04Ralph Little
- 05Kenneth LusterIncumbent
- 06James Paul Marsh
- 07Michael WalkerYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Church Hill alderman who owns and operates local businesses.
Ken Luster, Michael Walker, James Marsh, Keith Bruner, Keith Gibson and Kathryn Boggs Metcalf attended the Church Hill aldermen candidate forum. Kingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026
On the record: Michael Walker
10 sourced01City administrator3 sourced positions
Voted against the ordinance to create a city administrator position, which failed with three of seven board members in favor (August 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Asked during the August 2026 debate why the board could not spend more time discussing such issues together.
I don't understand why we can't spend more time together as a board, discussing these things, instead of having it come to a head in a situation like this, where it's an extreme black or white,”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026Link
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said he was open to a city manager, but that questions such as how to pay the salary would need answers first.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
02Personnel decisions1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said the personnel process needs more clarity and called the personnel committee broken.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
03City website and services1 sourced position
Suggests a city app to schedule pickups, report maintenance needs and get city updates.
Something as simple as an app to schedule brush or large item pickup, report maintenance needs or receive city updates could make interacting with the city more convenient and connected.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
04Employee pay2 sourced positions
Wants to build on recent work on clarity and fairness in employee pay.
My priorities include building on the recent work to bring greater clarity and fairness to employee pay, while continuing to strengthen roles, expectations and accountability throughout the city.”
Own statementKingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026Link
Voted for raising the full-time pay of CDL drivers hired from part-time to $16.00 an hour (passed by unanimous roll call, October 2025).
Council voteChurch Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
05Budget and reserves1 sourced position
as reported by the Kingsport Times News; not a direct quote
Said the city should not spend money on things it does not absolutely need just because it has the money.
Forum answerKingsport Times News · Oct 19, 2026Link
06Accessory structures1 sourced position
Voted for Ordinance 25-531 adding rules on accessory structures, on second reading (passed with only Ken Luster voting no, October 2025).
Council voteChurch Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07City Hall repairs1 sourced position
Abstained on accepting a $79,000 bid to replace the roofing, windows and other exterior parts of City Hall (August 2026).
Council voteKingsport Times News · Aug 18, 2026Link
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Michael Walker: their words and their votes on the same issue
Employee pay
In their words
Wants to build on recent work on clarity and fairness in employee pay.
Oct 15, 2026 ·Kingsport Times News · Oct 15, 2026
On the record
Voted for raising the full-time pay of CDL drivers hired from part-time to $16.00 an hour (passed by unanimous roll call, October 2025).
Oct 21, 2025 ·Church Hill Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes (unapproved), Oct. 21, 2025 · Oct 21, 2025
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